Removing Trans.

[ITHZ]

Any tips on removing the top 2 bolts on a '96 Ranger(manual trans)?

 

[MAKG]

Extensions and a U-joint socket. Attack from where the transfer case or driveshaft was before you removed it.

 

[RobbieD]

Lower the tailshaft a little and use several socket drive extensions hooked together to give you about a 3 or 4 foot -long extension. It's possible, just barely, to work from the top with a wrench, but the super-long ratchet/socket extension method works best.

 

[ITHZ]

This is how we have been trying to get them,just no go yet.They were all easy but the top 2.

 

[terryr]

At the wreckers I used a box end wrench from the top. Easier than I thought. At home, air tools.

 

[fordwheelinman]

socket, extensions, and universal...i know youve tried it, but it really is the best way

 

[pimtool]

I just got mine from the top like terryr said. 1990 w/ 2.9
Also, A helpful tip. before you put it back in cut and pound up the pinch weld above the tranny. It will give more room.